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Skilled Worker Visa Salary Rules 2026 (UK): 3-Month, 12-Week & 17-Week Rolling Windows Explained
At a Glance: Skilled Worker Salary Compliance – April 2026 From 8 April 2026, Skilled Worker salary compliance moves away from an annual assessment to a system based on defined pay periods, with ongoing assessment across those periods. This represents a significant shift in how compliance is measured in practice. For ease of explanation in this article, we refer to these continuous assessment periods as “rolling windows”. This is not terminology used in the Home Office guidan

Bhupinder Virk
Mar 23


Sponsor Licence Bank Account Requirement: Why Revolut’s UK Banking Licence Matters for Start-Ups and International Founders
For many international entrepreneurs entering the UK market, obtaining a sponsor licence is a critical step in building a team. A sponsor licence allows a company to hire overseas workers under immigration routes such as the Skilled Worker visa. However, new companies often encounter an unexpected administrative hurdle before they can even apply - opening a UK business bank account that satisfies Home Office evidence requirements. Recent developments involving Revolut obtai

VNJ LLP
Mar 13


Does COVID-19 Waiting Time Count Toward Skilled Worker Settlement? What Migrants Need to Know About the UK’s Proposed 2026 Earned Settlement Reforms
The COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruption to UK visa processing. Application centres closed, travel restrictions were introduced and immigration decisions were delayed for many months. In response, the UK government introduced several temporary concessions to prevent migrants and employers from being unfairly affected. One important rule introduced by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) applied to individuals applying in the UK under the Tier 2 (General) and Skilled Worker

VNJ LLP
Mar 10


New Database for Sponsored Care Visa Jobs
A streamlined new database for sponsored jobs in the health and care worker sector has recently been released...

VNJ LLP
Jun 26, 2024


Getting a job in the UK
Due to the increasing volume of enquiries from individuals seeking employment in the UK, we thought it might be useful to discuss this...

VNJ LLP
Jun 17, 2024


Can I bring my girlfriend or boyfriend to the UK as a dependant on my Skilled Worker visa?
If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa and you are in a long-distance relationship with your unmarried partner...

VNJ LLP
Jan 10, 2024


2024 Changes for Health and Care Worker Dependants
The Home Office has announced changes for care works and senior care workers which will come into effect as soon as possible in 2024. The...

VNJ LLP
Dec 23, 2023


Can I take on additional work while on a Skilled Worker visa?
If you currently hold a skilled worker visa, you are aware that your current visa comes with certain conditions and restrictions. You can...

VNJ LLP
Nov 5, 2023


Can my family members join me in the UK if I am on a Skilled Worker visa?
If you have been granted a Skilled Worker visa and you are already in the UK, your family member(s), such as your partner or child(ren),...

VNJ LLP
Oct 29, 2023


Prison Service Officer Added to Skilled Worker Jobs List
In recent changes, those with experience in the prison sector will now be eligible for sponsorship...

VNJ LLP
Oct 25, 2023


How to get sponsored for a job in the UK
Looking for a job in the UK as a foreign individual might appear challenging. The process can be daunting, especially as in most cases...

VNJ LLP
Sep 14, 2023


New Skilled Worker Genuineness Requirement
The Home Office recently announced an update to the Skilled Worker visa requirements. From 7 August 2023, Skilled Worker applicants will...

VNJ LLP
Aug 31, 2023


The Immigration Route for Healthcare Professionals
The Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with the NHS, an NHS...

VNJ LLP
Jun 8, 2023


Skilled Worker Visa Requirements
The Skilled Worker visa, which has replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa, is the main UK immigration route for non-UK resident workers....

VNJ LLP
Jun 6, 2023


What to do if your Skilled Worker application is refused
If you Skilled Worker application is refused, you may be able to apply for an Administrative Review if there has been a case working error.

VNJ LLP
Apr 16, 2023


Remote Working for Skilled Workers
A quick look at the impact of remote working on skilled workers and sponsor licence holders.

VNJ LLP
Apr 12, 2023
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